FOLKFEST is an annual “Family Heritage Festival” sponsored by the Heritage Society of New Braunfels on the grounds of Heritage Village in April. FOLKFEST features living history re-enactments, pioneer craft demonstrations, free furniture museum tours, children’s activities, musical entertainment and delicious food. A complete schedule of activities will posted the week of the event. All proceeds benefit Heritage Village and their historic preservation projects. The historic Kindermasken Parade dating back to the founding of New Braunfels is held in conjunction with this event. This children’s costumed walking parade is open to all participants. Contact us for further information closer to the event.

Folkfest 2009

Dates: Sat. - Sun., April 18 - 19

Time: Sat. -- 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sun. -- noon until 5 p.m.

Admission: $5 Adult -- $2 Student 6 through 12 -- Children 5 and under are free

HISTORIC KINDERMASKEN PARADE 2009
DATE: Saturday, April 18
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Beginning in front of the Brauntex Theater in Downtown New Braunfels

To see 2009 Activities page click here

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

SAT., APRIL 18 – Entertainment Tent unless otherwise noted.

FOLKFEST BEGINS AT 11 A.M.

11:45 – 12:45 – Kindermasken Parade Judging

12:45 – 1:30 – David Owens on guitar, banjo, and mandolin – traditional music

1:45 – 2:15 – Kinder Choir

2:15 – 3:00 – Kinder Tanzen Dancers

3:00 – 4:00 – Compania De Danza Folklorica

4:00 – 5:00 – Native American Lore and Dances

FOLKFEST ENDS AT 6 P.M

SUN., APRIL 19 – Entertainment Tent unless otherwise noted.

FOLKFEST BEGINS AT NOON

12 – 1 – Native American Lore and Dances

1:00 – 1:30 – Oh La La – Terry Cavanaugh & Kaitlin Offerman

1:30 –2:00 – David Owens on guitar, banjo, and mandolin – traditional music

2:00 – 2:45 – Oh La La – Terry Cavanaugh & Kaitlin Offerman

2:45 – 3:30 – Chuck Reininger – Cowboy Singer

3:30 – 4:00 – Native American Lore and Dances

4:15 – 5:00 – David Owens on guitar, banjo, and mandolin – traditional music

FOLKFEST ENDS AT 5 P.M